iPod nano/classic take-aparts

People love to dismantle their expensive, new toys for whatever reason (probably the same reason I took transistor radios apart as a kid - to see "how it works").

Today, AppleInsider is pointing to fully illustrated take-aparts at iFixit.com - one for the iPod nano, and one for the classic. They note that Apple abandoned the anodized aluminum enclosure of the former nano for the scratch-hungry gloss of the original. Also, Apple used lots of adhesive with the nano, which makes getting it back together difficult.

As for the classic, it has metal enclosure tabs instead of the old plastic ones, making it harder to get apart.

If you're still compelled to disassemble your iPod, iFixit has the how-to.

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Source: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Classic

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Somehow, some Apple fans really like the back that way, and even yell at people for not liking it. I think most of us understand that all products do wear, I really don't think it's good for a handheld product to be so sensitive.

September 11 2007 at 12:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tracy

To DG: Yes, they are talking about the "polished stainless steel" back, which scratches easily and shows smudges really bad. Oh well, at least the front is anodized aluminum.

September 11 2007 at 11:00 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

What does this sentence mean: "They note that Apple abandoned the anodized aluminum enclosure of the former nano for the scratch-hungry gloss of the original"?

Does this refer to the back?

Just checked the apple site, it says (about the nano):
"Newly Redesigned
In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel,"

Can you clarify please?

September 11 2007 at 5:36 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

kyle

cool beans

September 11 2007 at 12:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jono

It would be nice if they discovered some secret features on the logic board such as Bluetooth A2DP. Maybe on the Touch!

September 11 2007 at 12:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ZuDfunck

Make sure opening doesn't result in this:

http://www.zudfunck.com/zudfunck/2007/09/iphone-explodes.html

September 10 2007 at 10:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Eric

I've never really liked the glossy backs to the iPods. It just gets scratched and smudged beyond recognition. I still use my Mini from way back when, and would have replaced it with the 2nd generation Nano one it dies if they still made them like that.

September 10 2007 at 9:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply